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FCC Hands Down Historic Ruling for 'Net Neutrality'
A ruling yesterday by the FCC means that cable companies and telecoms cannot discriminate between content providers—delivering some at faster speeds -- and higher prices -- than others. We hear about winners, losers—and more battles to come over "net neutrality."
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenA ruling yesterday by the FCC means that cable companies and telecoms cannot discriminate between content providers—delivering some at faster speeds -- and higher prices -- than others. We hear about winners, losers—and more battles to come over "net neutrality."
Also, the US and Cuba meet for second round of diplomatic talks. On today's Talking Point, pot smoking's a federal crime, but it's legal — in Washington DC.
Photo: FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler gestures at the FCC Net Neutrality hearing in Washington February 26, 2015. (Yuri Gripas/Reuters)
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3 storiesUS, Cuba Meet for Second Round of Diplomatic Talks
US and Cuban diplomats are meeting today with the focus on reopening embassies closed since 1961. President Obama wants relations restored by April, when he goes to the Summit of the Americas. But Cuba is making demands that may not be negotiable. David Cloud, national security correspondent for the Los Angeles Times , explains.
Read the story7 minRound One Goes to Net Neutrality
After massive lobbying, and four million public comments, the Federal Communications Commission has endorsed "net neutrality." That means your cable or telephone company has to treat all Internet traffic the same way. It can't deliver some content at a higher speed for a higher price.
Read the story34 minLegal Pot in the Nation's Capital
Last November, 70% of Washington, DC voters approved recreational marijuana in the nation's capital city. Despite last-minute threats from some members of Congress, the Mayor and the City Council held firm and, yesterday, the will of the voters went into effect.
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